The objective of the study will be to assess the efficacy of foam rolling alone and combination treatment of foam rolling and Kegel exercises in alleviating urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti. The data will be collected from 60 enrolled postpartum females with diastasis recti to evaluate the effectiveness of foam rolling alone compared to foam rolling and Kegel exercises in improving urinary incontinence. The data will be collected using urogenital distress inventory (UDI).
Urinary incontinence is a common issue among postpartum women, often linked to diastasis recti, which weakens core and pelvic floor muscles. Despite its prevalence, effective combined treatment approaches remain limited. Foam rolling may enhance muscle function, while Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor. This study investigates their combined effectiveness in managing urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti, compared to Kegel exercises alone.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, involve contracting and relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor to strengthen them. These exercises can help improve urinary and fecal continence, potentially enhance sexual function, and are recommended for both men and women.
Foam rolling can be a helpful tool to prepare for or complement Kegel exercises by releasing tension in surrounding muscles and improving overall pelvic floor function. Foam rolling can help address tight muscles in the hips and lower back that can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. By releasing these tight areas, foam rolling can allow for better engagement and control of the pelvic floor muscles during Kegel exercises.
Superior University
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6)
The Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) is a questionnaire used to assess the impact of urinary symptoms on a woman's quality of life. It consists of six questions, each with four possible responses ranging from "not at all" to "greatly," and the responses are scored from 0 to 3 respectively. The scores for each question are summed, and then the total is multiplied by 33.3 to scale the score to a range of 0-100. Higher scores indicate a greater degree of distress caused by urinary symptoms
Time frame: 6 Month
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